In the aftermath of a devastating event like Hurricane Matthew, collecting the information required above to file a Proof of Loss can prove challenging, particularly when the priority post-disaster is not insurance but rather survival. Throw in the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and those 60 days become scarce.

In the very recent past FEMA has shown a willingness to extend the deadline by 30-60 days, sometimes allowing a total of 120 days in which an insured can file a Proof of Loss. Such extensions were issued after Hurricane Hermine devastated parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast and in Louisiana after the historic floods there. Both disasters occurred in August 2016.

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In a time of such great loss, it would be a benefit to all of us who are struggling as a result of Hurricane Matthew, if the FEMA proof of loss deadline would be extended. We are struggling to get out lives back on track.

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